The Outdoor Gear We Recommend
We may have a little bit of a hoarding problem. Good gear need not be expensive, but it has to improve the experience in some way. Whether it’s the right rod, a certain bait, or the world’s best rainsuit, we’ll give unfiltered opinions on what we use and why we use it.
Japanese Crucian Carp Bass Lures: JDM Buna Swimbaits That Can Trigger Big Bites in U.S. Waters
Discover Japanese Buna (crucian carp) bass lures that imitate a forage most U.S. anglers overlook. These JDM swimbaits and glide baits give pressured bass a totally new look — plus our top picks you can buy now.
2026 Updates to Daiwa’s Reel Lineup
Daiwa’s new reels are designed with anglers in mind, balancing durability, precision, and that smooth feel we all look for when you take that long or precise cast. Here’s a closer look at why these updated tools should be on your radar.
Willie Pete’s: My Classic Big Bait Quest
I hauled ass to get to the swimbait booths at the 2026 Bassmaster Classic Expo and for the first time got to check out what Willie Pete’s was offering. Great big bait energy.
How to Fish Shallow Diving Crankbaits in Early Season Grass
Learn how the pros fish shallow diving crankbaits in early spring grass and see the exact squarebills that trigger springtime Potomac River bass bites.
Berkley Goes All-In On Green Pumpkin Soft Plastics
Discover which Berkley green pumpkin soft plastic colors catch the most bass. Buyer’s guide to PowerBait and MaxScent shades that outperform everywhere.
Bajio Says “Keep Calm and No Sancocho”
The Bajio Cocho is an XL frame with side shields that’s perfect for high-glare days when you’re trying to spot as many sailfish as you can in the spread.
New Products I Found for Summer at the 2026 Bassmaster Classic
I love summertime, so while I was at the Bassmaster Classic in Knoxville I made sure to ask some friends how they were gearing up for the summer on the water. Check out new products from AFTCO, Bajio and FXR.
Lures for Carnivorous Smallmouth Bass
Do smallmouth eat their young? Steve Kennedy believes that they do, and several JDM manufacturers build lures painted to look like bronzebacks, available at Tackle Warehouse.
Zoom Bait Company’s Prolific Crop of Watermelons
Confused by Zoom’s endless watermelon colors? Discover the best Zoom soft plastics, must-have baits, and which watermelon variations actually catch more bass. Shop smarter today.
Pumpkinseed Sunfish Are Everywhere — These Swimbaits Finally Match Them
Bass often feed on pumpkinseed sunfish and in many situations may favor them over bluegills. Discover the best pumpkinseed swimbaits, glide baits, and sunfish lures to match the hatch and get more bites.
Alabama is All About Football and Fishing
Discover the best Alabama Craw football jigs for offshore bass. They don't just excel on Guntersville, Lay, and Logan -- try them wherever you fish. Proven picks you can buy now at Tackle Warehouse.
Amago: The Japanese Trout Behind Some of the Best JDM Lure Patterns
Discover JDM swimbaits, jerkbaits, and glide baits designed to imitate Amago, a striking native trout from Japan that bass love to eat.
Daiwa’s Travel Tackle for Golden Dorado
Dylan Levin from Daiwa joined us to put together the perfect travel combo — five-piece rod, hefty reel and quality braid — for our inaugural Golden Dorado excursion to Argentina.
Take Your Golden Shiner for a Walk
Discover the top walking baits for Florida bass, focusing on golden shiner matches and gear tips for fishing topwaters in and around heavy gras.s
Ode to An Ozarks Staple: Table Rock Shad Jerkbaits
Discover the best Table Rock Shad jerkbaits for Ozarks-style bass fishing — even if you chase bass with ripbaits elsewhere. See top models, colors, and Tackle Warehouse links to boost your jerkbait game.
Building a Better Jighead: The Bizz Baits Ring Roller and Minner
Bizz Baits founder Brian Souza provided a quick tutorial about why his jighead will help you catch more fish – especially when combined with matching Bizz Bait products. Your older products just won’t cut it on tournament day.
Best Golden Trout & Palomino Trout Swimbaits for Big Bass (Custom + Tackle Warehouse Picks)
Discover the best golden and palomino trout swimbaits for trophy bass. From rare custom builders to Tackle Warehouse-ready glides, wakes, and line-thru baits—see what actually gets crushed.
Lures Named for Toledo Bend: Crankbaits, Craws, and Big Bass Colors
Discover Toledo Bend-inspired lures, from Holy Toledo crankbaits to Toledo Perch jigs, with tips from a co-angler’s tournament experience.
Island Optics Sunglasses Conquers Guatemala
Island Optics outfitted our group of 16 for an epic trip to Casa Vieja Lodge in Guatemala — different frames for every head and optical needs. They passed our tests with flying colors.
Inside Bizz Baits: Louis Monetti on Go-To Lures from the Road
Meet Bizz Baits road rep Louis Monetti at the Chicagoland Fishing Expo as he shares go-to lures, dealer feedback, and why these Bizz Baits products earn space in anglers’ tackle boxes nationwide.

